Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks series) - Softcover

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1619540207 ISBN 13: 9781619540200

Publisher: Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc., 2013

Synopsis

This official FAA handbook has been required reading for more than 30 years. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots—from beginning student pilots to those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates—this book introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge needed as they progress through pilot training. Studying this book, pilots gain the required knowledge to earn a certificate and understand aerodynamic theory associated with airplane flight.

The book begins with a basic introduction to flying, including the history of flight, the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criteria for earning the various pilot certificates, how to select a flight school and instructor, and the tests associated with earning a pilot certificate. Subjects covered include aircraft structure, principles and aerodynamics of flight, flight controls, aircraft systems, flight instruments, flight manuals and documents, weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather theory, aviation weather services, airport operations, airspace, navigation, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision-making.

This 2008 edition reflects the latest aviation industry procedures, equipment, techniques and regulations. It is a key reference for all the information necessary to operate an aircraft and for passing the FAA Knowledge Exam and Practical Test (checkride). Newly illustrated with hundreds of full-color drawings and photographs!

Now includes the new Runway Incursion Avoidance appendix.

About this title

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the agency of the U.S. government with primary responsibility for the safety of civil aviation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc.
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1619540207
• ISBN 13: 9781619540200
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 470